Colorful Corn Veggie Casserole

Brighten up your mealtime with this Colorful Corn Veggie Casserole, a vibrant and creamy dish that’s as delicious as it is visually stunning. Packed with a medley of fresh vegetables like sweet corn, zucchini, red bell peppers, and grated carrots, this casserole is a celebration of wholesome flavors and textures. A creamy blend of sour cream, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar adds a luscious richness, while a golden breadcrumb crust infused with paprika and garlic powder delivers the perfect crunch. Ready in just an hour, this vegetable-forward casserole is ideal as a hearty main dish or a standout side, complete with a garnish of fresh parsley for a pop of flavor. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this veggie casserole is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels, diced zucchini, red bell pepper, grated carrot, and chopped red onion.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, lightly beaten eggs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the vegetables and stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Fold in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving 1/4 cup for later. Mix well.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 8

Sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the breadcrumbs.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm as a main dish or a side dish. Enjoy the colorful medley of flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1527.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2275.7

Total Fat 155.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 733.6mg	0%
Sodium 4736.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 66.1g
Protein 81.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 1439.8mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2654.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 29.2%